Nuclear Fracture Mechanics Engineer

Framatome-North-America; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness options

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Framatome North America seeks a highly skilled engineer to perform structural and fracture analyses for the nuclear industry, using FE methods and hand calculations. You will evaluate weld residual stresses, crack growth life, and critical sizes, with applications to commercial plants and risk assessments.

The role requires a mechanical or materials science background, 3+ years of related experience, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of ASME B&PV Code Section XI preferred.
• Experience with finite element analyses.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-standard engineering assignments across design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, and field tasks.
• Works autonomously with minimal instruction.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Applies diverse technical techniques and criteria to new tasks.
• Develops knowledge of processes and customers.
• Contributes to process improvements and safety culture.

Skills

Fracture mechanics

Structural integrity

Stress analysis

Fatigue

Nuclear engineering

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Finite element analysis

Python

Excel

MathCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Other acceptable degrees: Physics, Engineering Technology, Engineering Science

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

MathCAD

Python

Job description

Framatome North America seeks a highly skilled engineer to perform structural and fracture analyses for the nuclear industry, using FE methods and hand calculations. You will evaluate weld residual stresses, crack growth life, and critical sizes, with applications to commercial plants and risk assessments.

The role requires a mechanical or materials science background, 3+ years of related experience, and strong problem-solving skills.